Forsyth County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 267,287 | — | #271 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $143,784 | +91.3% | #10 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $550,400 | +95.2% | #103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,090 | +79.7% | #34 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | -65.5% | #16 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Forsyth County has a population of 267,287, making it the #271 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Forsyth County is $143,784, ranking #10 out of 3,222 counties — 91.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.3% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Forsyth County is $550,400 (+95.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,090/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.4%.
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92.1% of residents in Forsyth County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Forsyth County, Georgia
Forsyth County, Georgia has a total population of 267,287, making it the 271st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Forsyth County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Forsyth County is $143,784, which ranks #10 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 91.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Forsyth County is $550,400, 95.2% above the national median. Renters in Forsyth County pay a median gross rent of $2,090 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Forsyth County, 57.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.7 min.
Forsyth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.8% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (19.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%).
All data for Forsyth County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.